Brunello di Montalcino Riserva – Poggio all’Oro – Castello Banfi – 2016
Winery: Castello Banfi
149,00 €
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The wine Brunello di Montalcino Riserva of the Castello Banfi winery
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all’Oro is a jewel of the Banfi family, produced exclusively in great vintages. This prestigious wine comes from a single vineyard, expressing the qualities of Sangiovese, the grape variety that composes it. The Castello Banfi winery, located in the heart of Tuscany, is renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation in winemaking.
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all’Oro represents an oenological excellence that encapsulates the tradition and innovation of Tuscan viticulture. Its elegance and complexity make it a prestigious wine, perfect for special occasions or to enrich one’s collection.
The Winemaking
The harvest of Brunello Poggio all’Oro takes place under ideal climatic conditions. The rainy spring and cooler temperatures slow down vegetative development, allowing for a gradual and perfect ripening of the grapes. During the summer, the climate provides stable temperatures with excellent thermal excursions and sporadic rains, promoting optimal maturation. The picking is done with great care in selecting the grapes both in the vineyard and in the winery. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures in combined steel and French oak tanks, followed by aging for at least 30 months, with 80% in French oak barrels and 20% in French oak barriques.
Tasting the wine of the winery
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all’Oro presents an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it offers a sweet and complex aromatic profile, with notes of blackberry jam, tobacco, cocoa, and a balsamic finish. On the palate, it stands out for its significant and balanced structure, with a pronounced acidity and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and pleasant, making this wine suitable for long aging.
Food Pairings
This Brunello pairs perfectly with rich and complex dishes such as braised meats, game, and aged cheeses. It is also ideal as a meditation wine, to be savored slowly to appreciate its complexity and elegance. The suggested serving temperature is between 16 and 18°C, to best enhance its organoleptic characteristics.
THE AWARDS
2016
– James Suckling 97/100
– Wine Spectator 94/100
– Robert Parket 96+/100
– Bibenda 5/5 grapes
– Doctor Wine 96/100
– Decanter 95/100
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